The square defensive tower house was built in 1601 to protect the Gap of Moyry and the Gap of the North, and its rounded corners give it a unique look. The nearby railroad crossing was one of the most-bombed bridges during “The Troubles” as the IRA made efforts disrupt the rail line between Belfast and Dublin.
- Megalithic Ireland: Moyry Castle
- Irish Antiquities: Moyry Castle
Moyry Castle – Photo by Corey Taratuta 
Bridge near Moyry – Photo by Corey Taratuta
Written by Corey Taratuta
Corey hosts the Irish Fireside podcast and blog which has been named Best Blog of the Diaspora by the Irish Web Awards. His work has appeared on Google Field Trip, www.Lonely Planet.com, National Public Radio, www.WanderingEducators.com, www.BritMums.com, www.DiscoveryWorld.org, and elsewhere. His web community has been named finalist for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards and Irish Blog Awards, and his Irish travel program has ranked in the iTunes Top 50 Travel Podcasts. Corey’s Tips | Website
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